INJURY RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE
RISK FACTORS |
PROTECTIVE FACTORS |
Physical: Examples |
|
| *Poor coordination (e.g., children with special health care needs) | Referral for appropriate physical therapy |
| Protruding front teeth | Orthodontic care |
| Lack of protective reflexes | Referral for appropriate therapy |
Behavioral: Examples |
|
| Failure to use age-appropriate
safety measures
(e.g., car safety seats, stair gates, vehicle safety belts, mouth guards) |
Use of age-appropriate safety measures |
| Participation in contact physical activities and sports | Use of protective gear |
Socioenvironmental: Examples |
|
| *Multiple family problems | Referral for family counseling |
| *Child abuse or neglect | Reporting of suspected abuse or neglect to local social service agency |
| Substance use by child or adolescent | Referral for substance abuse counseling |
| Substance abuse in family | Referral for substance abuse counseling |
Disease or Treatment Related: Examples |
|
| *Hyperactivity | Management of condition |
| Overmedication | Adjustment of medications |
* Indicates an item that corresponds to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Caries-Risk Assessment Tool (CAT)